Daddy-Maddie time

One of the perks about Brad and I having the same job is that we get to spend ALL of our free time together as a family with Maddie. Sometimes this can also be a downfall for Brad to have quality time with Maddie. To anyone that has been around Maddie-it is NO question that she prefers Mommy over anyone else, and if I am in the same room as her, she doesn't care for anyone else to hold her. Because of this, I need to take myself out of the equation sometimes for Brad to have some Daddy-Maddie time.

Last night I had the privilege of getting to meet a brand new baby girl and visit with some friends of ours that are brand new parents. This precious baby girl isn't even quite 7 lbs yet, which is smaller than Maddie was when she was born. It was so sweet meeting her and crazy to think how much Maddie has changed and grown since then. It was bitter-sweet remembering the newborn phase. I love every new phase Maddie enters because it is fun and exciting and her personality is really beginning to shine through, but at the same time there are things I miss about each phase that passes by.

It was nice to be in the car, visit friends, and go grocery shopping by myself for a change all the while knowing Brad was loving his time with our precious girl. Knowing how important a daddy's role plays in every child's life, I am so blessed to be married to a man who cherishes his daughter and realizes the importance of it.

Brad sent me this picture as I was shopping at HEB.

Precious moments.